In one of Rome's most popular neighborhoods, this charming little oasis features five simple, but classically styled accommodations (two doubles and three suites) with terra-cotta-tiled floors, wrought-iron bed frames, and oak furnishings. Each room opens up onto a bright courtyard surrounded by a Mediterranean garden of grapevines and olive and lemon trees. Though Le Clarisse is set on the former cloister grounds of the Santa Chiara order, its rooms are equipped with the most modern technologies, including individual climate control, flat-screen, satellite TVs, air-conditioning, hi-speed Internet and Wi-Fi, as well as Jacuzzi showers and tubs. It feels more like staying in a villa than a former cloister, and with only five rooms, you have a very personal experience with the staff. Le Clarisse is also located across the street from the Alcazar movie theater, which shows original language films (as opposed to versions that have been dubbed into Italian) on Monday nights. Pros: spacious rooms with comfy beds; high-tech showers/tubs with good water pressure; staff is multilingual, friendly, and at your service. Cons: this part of Trastevere can be noisy at night; the rooms here fill up quickly; they only serve American coffee.
Reviewed by kgkildow from Gulf Breeze, FL on 8/16/09
We stayed at Le Clarise for our first trip ever to Rome, The location was great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very well appointed, spacious and comfortable. We would recommend this hoyel without any hesitation. We absolutely loved this place.
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